U23 World League

Stadion Modlau
Spectators: 7451 (Terracing: 5590, Seating: 1713, VIP seats: 148) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Iván Sotomayor made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to Balkes FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Zacarias Sambrano hit a great ball. The long shot by Leszek Mazierski in the 7th minute really tested Xamo Viladrosa's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Reimundo Nobajas's late challenge caught a Modlau's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Reimundo Nobajas helped the player get up and apologised. Izydor Limanowski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xamo Viladrosa having to interfere. Witold Debowski got in the 13th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Xamo Viladrosa handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Xamo Viladrosa was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Przemyslaw Biraga showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 15 minute of play. Balkes FC's Xamo Viladrosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kelaino Mbappè in the 20th minute of play. When Fernado Mendivil fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Balkes FC's protests and gave Fernado Mendivil a yellow card for diving instead. Fernado Mendivil kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Modlau's Xamo Viladrosa threw himself towards the right post 25 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Remigiusz Huk, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A throw-in in the 29th minute of the game was made by Lech Zdrojewski with Izydor Limanowski as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 32nd minute, Lech Zdrojewski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Krzysztof Cielencki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iván Sotomayor, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Iván Sotomayor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Xamo Viladrosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Przemyslaw Biraga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute, Balkes FC's Elazar Cambas seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Elazar Cambas the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Balkes FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Elazar Cambas had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 48 minutes into the match, Modlau's Leszek Mazierski broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

54 minutes into the game, Mikeldi Barzana was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Balkes FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Modlau the free kick. The supporters of Modlau booed when Balkes FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mikeldi Barzana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Geraldo Toledo's late challenge caught a Modlau's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Geraldo Toledo helped the player get up and apologised. Geraldo Toledo kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Balkes FC's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 59th minute of the game, when Geraldo Toledo after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of Modlau's goal. Geraldo Toledo was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. 61 minutes into the game, Kelaino Mbappè cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Xamo Viladrosa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 65 minutes into the game, Izydor Limanowski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Xamo Viladrosa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zacarias Sambrano during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 70th match minute, Balkes FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zacarias Sambrano to maneuver through the defense. In the 72nd minute, Zacarias Sambrano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 79th minute of the match, Olivar Regulez got a very nice opportunity to score, but Krzysztof Cielencki was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Balkes FC's Xamo Viladrosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kelaino Mbappè in the 82nd minute of play. A collision led to Balkes FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Mikeldi Barzana hit a great ball. Xamo Viladrosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Izydor Limanowski in the 90th minute of the match.